Lead Consultant

India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc which supports its operations worldwide With over 1 300 employees in Mumbai the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain Finance HR Digital and Technology Sales Capabilities Consumer Insights ITQ R D Quality and Enterprise Business Services Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success Position Title Lead Consultant - Capital Project Management Function Group Position Title Location Mumbai Shift Timing 1 30 PM - 10 30 PM IST Role Reports to Senior Manager - Engineering Solutions Remote Hybrid in-Office Hybrid About General Mills We make food the world loves 100 brands In 100 countries Across six continents With iconic brands like Cheerios Pillsbury Betty Crocker Nature Valley and Haagen-Dazs we ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years and counting Each of our brands has a unique story to tell How we make our food is as important as the food we make Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate us into the future as an innovative force for good General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good For more details check out General Mills India Center GIC is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value service excellence and growth while standing for good for our planet and people With our team of 1800 professionals we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain SC Digital Technology D T Innovation Technology Quality ITQ Consumer and Market Intelligence CMI Sales Strategy Intelligence SSI Global Shared Services GSS Finance Shared Services FSS and Human Resources Shared Services HRSS For more details check out We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow Job overview Function Overview The GIC supply chain team manages end-to-end operations encompassing planning sourcing manufacturing logistics and analytics They strategically plan to meet market demands optimize sourcing ensure efficient production and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes fostering adaptability and operational excellence This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions For more details about the function please visit this Purpose of the role The GIC Engineering Project Manager is responsible for supporting a US-based Project Manager in leading and providing technical expertise for capital projects in a multi-discipline team environment Responsibilities include collaborating with diverse teams and functional areas and effectively communicating with key clients and stakeholders across the NAR NAF and PET segments You will work cross-functionally with site operations maintenance engineering and external partners design firms contractors to deliver high-quality solutions that support efficient sustainable manufacturing Key Accountibilities Provide project management support to assist with leadership on capital project installations with business teams and key stakeholders including scope definition budget development resource selection management and schedule management Provide capital project estimating support for cost scheduling and technical performance as needed by the business units Provide support for IRR and sensitivity analysis regarding options and proposals in support of the business units Support the assembly of the required long lead project s and capital definitive project Provide support to secure organize and lead the resources necessary to successfully execute US managed projects Support the cash flow analysis for the project Support communication to the respective Engineering Business Managers and Initiative Leaders in the pertinent aspects of capital investment and implementation Support the management of projects to meet the essential requirements of o Technical quality performance o Project Charter and Manufacturing requirements o Schedule o Capital budget o Start-up budget Assist in establishing basic project philosophies procedures and challenges and refine with team input Support the project team in required decision-making processes throughout the project life-cycle Support the collaboration with the Start-up Manager Lead Engineers and Systems Engineer s in establishing communications meetings Assist in the management of the engineering resources as support to the production start-up Support the project close-out process to ensure the integrity of the punchlist and a timely financial close Participate in post-project review with Plant and support compliance with requirements and ultimate sign-off on project Requires travel including some extended time possibilities over weekends and holidays Travel is variable ranging from 0 to 10 during project execution and start-up with an overall average of approximately 5 Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related degree with applicable experience or extensive relevant work experience 15 years of relevant experience managing capital projects in manufacturing preferably food or FMCG sector Proven track record of delivering plant upgrades new installations or greenfield brownfield projects preferably food or FMCG sector Experience collaborating with international teams or within a corporate environment Ability to travel occasionally to the United States Experience in plant operations and industrial environments understanding equipment design and impacts to materials labor and work processes Thorough understanding of food safety human safety environment policies processes and compliance Project Engineering experience including scope definition cost estimation and tracking EAC estimation and scope management Experience working successfully with teams Demonstrated performance in executing concurrent assignments Strong technical leadership skills in a collaborative fashion Capable analytical problem solver using data and keen judgment Adaptability to maneuver through uncertainty with a high degree of professionalism and candor Prefeered Qualifications Project Management Professional PMP certification Strong project planning and execution skills Understanding of food processing and packaging technologies Sound knowledge of utility systems HVAC boilers water treatment compressed air etc Expertise in EHS Environment Health Safety and statutory compliance during project execution Understanding of Food Manufacturing Regulatory Requirements GMP s Food Safety sanitation practices and design criteria Familiarity with Continuous Improvement and Vertical Start-up tools and processes Must Have Skills Mandatory hands-on capital project management experience in the Food or FMCG industry including high-value and complex projects